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East Vassalboro Grist and Saw Mill

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250: 819: 90: 48: 246:, from which water for their power is drawn. The sawmill is a 1-1/2 story timber frame structure, with some elements of its frame 1 foot (0.30 m) in width and 57 feet (17 m) long. It is covered by a metal gabled roof, and has two shed additions added to the north and east. This mill was built in 1798 by John Getchell, and was originally located about 300 yards (270 m) upstream. It was moved to its present location in 1805 by Jabez Dow, around the time he built the grist mill. 65: 830: 97: 72: 854: 708: 803: 739: 723: 261:
The mills were owned in the mid-19th century by members of the Butterfield family, and purchased in 1870 by the Vassalboro Woolen Company. In 1912, they were bought by Louis Masse, whose family operated them for much of the 20th century.
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The grist mill is also a 1-1/2 story frame structure with a gabled roof, and a shed extension to the north. It is set on a foundation of cut granite, which is exposed on the west side and fitted with a doorway and window openings.
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The East Vassalboro Mill is located near the northern end of the village of East Vassalboro, which is located at the mouth of Outlet Stream, which drains out of
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East Vassalboro Grist and Saw Mill is located in Maine
East Vassalboro Grist and Saw Mill is located in the United States
ME 32
Vassalboro, Maine
44°27′7″N 69°36′24″W / 44.45194°N 69.60667°W / 44.45194; -69.60667
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Vassalboro, Maine
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